Tuesday, February 07, 2017
STILL GOING STRONG by Bill Caughron from Toney Al Pros: never had problemReview: Have had mine for forty years and still going strong hope to be using them for mant more years

Monday, October 03, 2016
I love this headset! by Danielle from Champaign IL USA Pros: Very clear, sound is great through themCons: None so far!Review:
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Great Headset, would buy again .....and did 35 years later when I needed a second one! by Ed from Washington Island WI USA Pros: Simple robust designCons: Not noise cancelling, but works very well without it!Review: It exceeded my expectations, since I bought the first one in the late 1970's. I did purchase the electret microphone for this new headset as my original had that as well.
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Monday, September 29, 2014
Too much background noise by Ronald from Ellisville MS USA Pros: Overall good qualityCons: Bad background noiseReview: I like this headset fine except that the microphone admits far too much high pitch background noise when the user speaks over the intercom or transmits over the radio. I would not buy it again. If I had not already written my name on it with a Sharpie, I would return it. I have another DC that cost a little more but has a different mike that works a lot better. I wish I had spent a little more.
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Monday, September 29, 2014
David Clark gives every H10-30 owner a free mike!!!!! by Ronald from Ellisville MS USA Pros: Overall good DC qualityCons: Bad noisy microphoneReview: After I gave the headset a poor review for the noisy mike, I discovered that many others have done the same, and that there is a retrofit mike available for $77. I recommend that David Clark give every purchaser of the H10-30 a complimentary microphone to make the headset comparable to its other great products. I am holding my breath, so hurry.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
I would buy again by John from Auckland North Island New Zealand Pros: Excellent valueReview:
Fit for purpose, comfortable and works well.
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
excellent and durable. mic amp needs adjustment before using. by A Customer from USA Pros: Durable design. Strong fit without squeezing too much. Escellent mic.Cons: The new molded cable assembly can not be repaired in case of damage. The old (classic) cable assembly was better. The mic will not operate in modern coms without bias dc voltage.Review: Using this headset for 4 years now over 3000 hours. It is still working like new. It is used in freezing unheated cockpit in winter and steaming hot cockpit in summer, sometimes with side windows open in flight. If the mic picks up noise, let it just barely touch the lips off center, speak loud and clear. Maybe the gain on the mic needs some adjustment if too much constant noise is picked up.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Bad mic by T from Chapel Hill NC USA Pros: aside from the Mic its goodCons: MicReview: The mic pics up everything. It has become very annoying and also a distraction. Its constantly on just making white noise.
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Monday, August 26, 2013
I would buy this headset again.....verry good by Staffan from Uppsala Uppsala Sweden Pros: Realt dose the job. Some ting you can rely onCons: Non so farReview: Spot on..
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Friday, November 30, 2012
by A Customer from Mukilteo WA USA Pros: Comfort, adjustable volume control, Cons: Need cloth covers for ear pads to reduce sweatingReview: My First Headset... Comfortable, clear, Adjustable volume control on the head set is great!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Well worth the money by Adams from west chicago IL USA Pros: cumfortableCons: mic takes some getting used toReview: I'm a student pilot and have been flying with this headset for about 2 months now. Works great. The only problem I had at first was the mic not transmitting sometimes. I found that it basically has to be touching your lips to pick you up. that might put some people off but it doesnt bother me. Great headset!
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
by Jerry from Fort Smith, AR Review: Horrible headset, which is suprising from a company with such a stellar reputation as David Clark. I've now had to return it because the mic never shuts off since it comes with no windscreen and picks up ANY wind moving about in the cockpit.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
by Jerry from Fort Smith AR USA Review: I wish I had bought something else. Mic constantly stays on with cabin air on. My MEI instructor is making me wear an old ratty headset he has because it's so annoying.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Disappointed by A Customer from Florida Review: Bought this as a new student as soon as I decided to stay with it. Flew around 70 hours with it. Picks up lots of cabin vent noise. Mic boom doesn't stay put, needs continual tightening; ditto for head size adjustment.

But the worst was yesterday when I was test-flying a plane I was thinking of buying. The Headset began generating a ton of static and I could hear the owner over the intercom but couldn't hear ATC at all! I thought something was wrong with the jacks in the plane, so I let the owner land it from the right seat. After we landed and swapped headsets, I learned it was my almost new DC! I hope they make this right.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Great! by A Customer from Pros: Works great, can hear well, nice headset all around.Cons: None.Review: Great headset. I am a student pilot and it works great.
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Monday, July 09, 2012
Great headset! by Meir from Pembroke Pines FL USA Pros: Comfortable, I hear very well in them, cuts out the noise of the airplaneCons: Pad keeps falling off one ear, microphone has to be REALLY close to my mouthReview: I love the headset, it's very comfortable. The thing is that the pad on one side keeps falling off. The microphone has to be almost inside my mouth but other than that I hear fine and I love it.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Just Okay by Chris - Cessna 172 Pilot from Saint Charles MO USA Pros: affordableCons: wish i spent the extra money for a headsetReview: Squelch isnt working properly...constant static in the ears on dual flight
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
by Cesare from Hofheim Hessen Germany Review: It's wonderful!
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Wednesday, October 05, 2011
I don't recommend this particlar model by Charlie from West Chester PA USA Pros: Headphone soundCons: MicrophoneReview: The sound in the headphones is fine, but the microphone technology is old and can cause problems. In retrospect, I should have bought the model with the better microphone.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
by Kathleen Crisp from Pros: Very comfortableReview:

Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Excellent headset! by A Customer from Durango, Colorado Review: I have had my H10-30's for 26 years now, without any problems at all. Having been an active flight instructor for the last 24 years, I cannot think of a better value headset available.
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Wednesday, June 01, 2011
20 years old by A Customer from Atlanta, Ga Pros: longevity, quialityCons: seems like some say its too heavy. doesnt bother me.Review: I have had these headsets for 20 years..and yes i use them in airline ops. and the cord finally freyed :(.. im looking at getting new heatsets now, looks like its too hard to mess with buying the parts and installing them..but at $14/yr cost averaged out..i think it wasnt a bad choice afterall :)
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Great price for the quality by A Customer from Memphis Tn Pros: Great price. Great sound and sturdyCons: Mic issues.Review: I've been flying for about 3 months now. I just did my first solo last week and I've been using this headset since the beginning. I have not had an issue until this weekend when I was doing a cross country. As I investigated I noticed the small screw on the mic was backed out all the way which caused my mic to constantly transmit. I was able to adjust it in flight. I'm sure I will have to make adjustments again next time but overall a good head set. Thinking I might upgrade the mic in a few months.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Comfortable, noiseless flying by A Customer from Mt Victoria NSW Australia Review: Comfortable headset which minimises noise to an extent I've not experienced before - makes flying even more pleasurable!
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Nice headset by John from Vestal NY USA Review: It does the job
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Great. Complete item detail in description by A Customer from Australia Pros: Great base model. Great pricingReview: Great entry level headset. Very happy with purchase
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
So far, well worth the money! by Helen from Macy IN USA Pros: Good clarity of sound, lightweight, easy to don and doff.Cons: Ear foam pieces come off easily, may slip during use.Review: Reliable and comfortable. The clarity is excellent.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
A good, solid, no frills headset, this is my second set. by johnny from nacogdoches TX USA Pros: Fits good, clear, good noise reduction, reliable.Cons: no cons.Review: Clear, reliable, long life, Davis Clark, as far as I'm concerned is a good, solid, well built, good priced headset. Can't go wrong with this set.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
by Harold from Bay City MI USA Pros: proven good over the yearsCons: no consReview: Loved the headsets. Have used DCs for many years.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
I would buy this product again by Thomas from Palmyra PA USA Review: The DC H10-30 headset is lightweight and comfortable. It has very good noise reduction technology and high quality voice and volume control. Priced right.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
by Mark from Memphis TN USA Review: Good for the $$
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Saturday, May 08, 2010
Waste of Money! by Robert from Surprise AZ USA Pros: noneCons: noisyReview: Too much noise. I tried adjusting the squelch on the mic, but nothing I did would fix it . Now I got to spend more money on another one.
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Friday, April 09, 2010
by Karen from Oklahoma City OK USA Cons: noneReview: Met expectations.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Lived up to its reputation by Sumner from Quincy MA USA Pros: iCrisp, sound, Review: This is my fifth headset, first David Clark..it's the best.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
by Dirk from Greenville WI USA Review: Too much background noise. Otherwise everything else is what you would expect from a David Clark.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
The Volume on the older model was better. by randall from Rome City IN USA Pros: comfortable, sound quality goodCons: Wind Noise, Volume control not as good as older modelsReview: The volume control is not as good on the older H10-30. I still can not find a wind muff for the Mic.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
I would buy this product again by Robert from Mays Landing NJ USA Pros: Very satisfied with sound and comfort.Cons: NoneReview: Product came fast. Packaged well. Has a comfortable fit and sound is great. This is a very good product and has a long history of being top shelf. You won't go wrong with this!
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Great Headset by John R. from Texas Pros: Great headset, but get the upgraded M-7/DC mic. Great sound reduction.Cons: outdated micReview: I love this headset. It has great sound reduction, and it is very comfortable. I wanted this headset mainly for the sound reduction, but I also wanted the metal boom. I ordered the M-7/DC retrofit kit. I used the headset with the original M-1 first. It has a lot of ambient noise and distortion. The original mic is still decent though, but the upgrade is definitely worth it.
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
by Sharon from Rockledge FL USA Pros: confortCons: noneReview: Speedy delivery. Great product. And my boyfriend loves it. "He said that Dave clarks one of the best."
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
by Jimmy from Mesquite TX USA Review: It works just fine, except it is a little tight.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
by Forrest L. Walton, Sr. from Southport, N.C. Pros: "They walk their talk".Cons: Too good maybeReview: When our son,Forrest L. Walton,Jr., made captain with Atlantic Airline, Myrtle Beach, N.C. back in the 1970's we bought him a basic David Clark headset to celebrate the occasion. He moved on to Piedmont, which was bought by U.S. Airway and he gave the headset, with one earpiece not working, back to me since I fly and he no longer needed it. I sent the head set to David Clark for repairs. David Clark checked it out and made repairs at no cost, which I could hardly beleive. The set was over 20 years old when I sent it to David Clark for repairs. I am using it today and it is still working just fine. I tell everyone who asks about a headset to try David Clark for terrific clarity, quality and support. We bought him another from David Clark recently so he could use it for passengers in his Cessna 170. David Clark is a "Wow" company during times when few "walk their talk".5
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
David Clark H10-30 Headset by Eric from DUBLIN Ireland Review: Very strongly built like DC products and hope it will last longer that competitor that broke down (cable) after less than 100 flying hours !
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Great Headset by Duane from WEST LAFAYETTE IN USA Pros: Cheap, good qualityCons: Mic is older technologyReview: I'm a student pilot, and this is my first headset. I can't compare it to any other headset because it is the first one I have used. It works great and I have no complaints whatsoever. It's pretty comfortable and sound quality is great. The mic works great although I have heard that the mic is older technology, but I haven't used the M7's (like on the 10-13.4's) so like I said, I can't compare. I'll probably upgrade later. Overall, great headset for the price and the David Clark quality! Duane
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On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 a customer asked:
Q: Does the H-10 30 headset also use a push to talk switch? The dynamic mic voice activation is good, but I would like a switch as well.A:
The David Clark H10-30 does not contain a built-in push-to-talk switch, but it can be used with an external switch just fine!

On Thursday, August 04, 2011 a customer asked:
Q: Where is the gain adjust screw in the mic?A:

You can adjust the volume via a small hole just inboard of the mic inlet. Turn clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to reduce the gain.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2010 a customer asked:
Q: I was told that the H10-30 headset is only good for open cockpit airplanes is that true? I plan on buying one for lessons in a Cessna 150. Could you give some clarification on this? Thanks!A:
Because of the adjustable gain control on the microphone, this headset is definitely suitable for open-cockpit/high noise environments however it can be used in any aircraft.

On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 a customer asked:
Q: What is the differences of the mic's on the h10-30 and the one on the h10-60 from a user perspective.A:
The electret microphone (M-7A) on the H10-60 does a better job blocking out background noise, and it only activates when you speak. The dynamic microphone on the H10-30 ( M-1/DC) is a fine unit, but it is older technology, and doesn't block out as much background noise.

If you have the H10-30 Headset, you can upgrade to the electret microphone with the
David Clark M-7/DC
Retrofit Kit . It is an electret microphone that attaches to a wire boom. The M-7A only attaches to the flex boom.

On Sunday, November 18, 2007 a customer asked:
Q: I am thinking of buying a headset for my PPL training. I am deciding whether to buy the H10-30 or H10-13.4 headset. The difference in prices is quite minimal. What are the pros and cons. I like the shape of the H10-30 microphone. Is the mic quality acceptable?A:
Personally, I would recommend the H10-13.4 headset. It's the best selling passive headset in the world and for good reason. It's lightweight (13.4 ounces compared to 20 ounces for the H10-30), very comfortable, and has great noise reduction. I like the flexible boom mic instead of the wire mic for ease of placement next to your mouth. I owned and flew with the H10-13.4 for about 10 years before upgrading to an ANR headset a couple years ago. But, the H10-13.4 is still going strong as my passenger headset today.

On Tuesday, September 18, 2007 a customer asked:
Q: Hello,
My son is 14 and I am looking for a David Clark headset to give him for his birthday in October. He is learning to fly and I'd like to get him something that will be very comfortable on his young ears. What would you recommend?A:
This headset would be fine, however you you might also want to consider the David Clark H10-13.4 which is a little bit lighter and has a better mic boom.

On Wednesday, August 22, 2007 a customer asked:
Q: What is the length of the cord on the headset?A:
The headset includes a 5 foot straight cord.

On Friday, February 02, 2007 a customer asked:
Q: Can the H10-30 be adapted for computer use?A:
Yes, with the PC Flight Simulator Headset Adapter that can be found at: http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/3334

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